As they got outside, Elijah unlocked the car and opened the door, sliding into the driver’s seat. He adjusted the rearview mirror casually, then glanced at Sierra, who was making her way toward the front passenger seat.“You can drive, right?” Elijah asked, raising an eyebrow.“Uh, a Benz? I haven’t before,” Sierra replied, hesitating as her hand hovered over the door handle.“It’s just the same,” Elijah said with a small shrug. “It was my first time with a Benz yesterday too. Just a few slight differences in the controls. Come closer, and I’ll explain.”Sierra hesitated for a moment before nodding. She walked toward him and bent slightly forward, leaning closer to the dashboard to see what he was pointing out.Elijah froze for a brief second as her scent wafted toward him—a mix of something floral and sweet, utterly distracting. He quickly shook the thought away, focusing his attention on the car controls.“Alright,” he began, pointing at the dashboard. “The gear shift here is electr
The landlord took a deep breath before responding, “Eighty thousand dollars.”Elijah raised an eyebrow, a smirk forming at the corner of his lips as he considered the offer. It was a reasonable price, but he wasn’t one to settle quickly. He leaned back on the sofa, tapping his fingers lightly against the armrest. “Eighty thousand?” he repeated thoughtfully. “It’s a fair price, but I noticed a few things about the property when I last checked. The maintenance seems a bit overdue—paintwork, plumbing, and all that. I was thinking more along the lines of seventy-five thousand.”Elijah chuckled softly, his tone becoming more persuasive. “I understand, sir. It’s a lovely property, no doubt, and I appreciate your position. But you mentioned you need the cash urgently. Seventy-five is a strong offer—cash, no delays. It’ll save you time and effort trying to find another buyer.”The landlord went silent for a moment, clearly weighing Elijah’s words. “You make a good point, but seventy-five is
Sophia pulled back slightly, her hands still resting on Damian’s chest. “What about the promotion?” she asked, her tone soft yet insistent.Damian smirked, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Don’t worry about it,” he said smoothly. “Once you’re at work, everything is in process. Just trust me.”Sophia stared at him for a moment, then nodded, letting herself relax. Damian leaned in again, resuming his kissesThe next morning, Sierra’s eyes fluttered open as the sunlight filtered into the room. She instinctively reached for her phone on the nightstand, checking the time—7:56 a.m. She groaned softly and placed the phone down, realizing it was only four minutes to eight.Her initial panic quickly faded when she remembered there was no class today. Stretching her arms above her head, she let out a soft yawn and slid off the bed. Her bare feet touched the cool floor as she stood up, shaking off the last remnants of sleep.Tell how she walked to the window, pulling the curtains aside
Meanwhile, at Sophia's place, a black Hyundai Elantra drove up to the gate and honked late into the rainy night. The security guard promptly opened the gate, allowing the car to drive in. The rain fell steadily, casting a glistening sheen over the driveway as the car made its way toward the house.Sophia stood at the entrance, framed by the soft glow of the porch light. She wore a stunning blue nightgown that accentuated her figure, her beauty effortless and alluring even at this hour. In one hand, she held a half-full glass of red wine, and in the other, her phone. The black Hyundai Elantra parked neatly beside her car, its engine purring to a stop. Moments later, the driver’s door opened, and Damian stepped out. Despite the rain soaking his suit jacket, he managed a smile as he spotted Sophia waiting for him.Quickly, he shut the car door and hurried toward the house. As he approached, he didn’t hesitate, reaching out to pull Sophia into his arms. Without a word, he began kissing h
She reached for her phone, lying on the bed beside her. As her fingers swiped across the screen, she then remembered the mysterious gifter, FlibbityBoo. She had sent him a message the day she received the gifts, hoping to express her gratitude. With a flicker of anticipation, she opened her inbox.Her heart sank for a moment as she was greeted with a sea of thousands of unread messages from her followers and admirers. She sighed and quickly typed FlibbityBoo into the search bar, relieved as the conversation thread popped up.The message she had sent before stared back at her, untouched, unanswered. He never replied, she thought, a small wave of disappointment washing over her. She tapped on the chat box and hesitated for a moment, then typed a simple:"Hello?”Her thumb hovered over the send button for a second before pressing it. The message was sent, joining the previous one in silence.Sierra placed the phone down and exhaled deeply, unaware of the coincidence surrounding her myste
As they sipped their coffee, a loud clap of thunder roared outside, rattling the windows. Sierra flinched slightly, glancing toward the sound of the storm. The rain was now pouring heavily, the rhythmic patter almost drowning out the sound of the TV.She turned her gaze to Elijah, curiosity flickering in her eyes. “So… what about your parents? Where are they?” she asked softly.Elijah’s expression remained calm, but his eyes held a brief, unreadable glimmer as he looked at her. “They’re not here,” he said simply, his voice steady.Elijah’s expression remained calm, but his eyes held a brief, unreadable glimmer as he looked at her. “They’re not here,” he said simply, his voice steady.“Not here as in…?” Sierra tilted her head, trying to understand.Elijah’s expression softened as he leaned forward, placing the coffee cup on the table. “I’ve never seen my parents before,” he said, smiling faintly, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes.Sierra’s brows knitted together, her gaze filling w
Elijah glanced at Sierra as the car glided smoothly through the quiet, lavish streets of the estate. "So, you were saying?" he asked, pulling her attention back."This is where you stay?" Sierra asked again, her voice laced with disbelief.Elijah nodded casually. "Yes, just moved in here. We're heading to the Crown View section—that's where I stay, actually."Sierra's eyes widened as she looked at the grand houses lining the street. "You keep shocking me," she murmured, still trying to process everything.Elijah chuckled softly. "Don’t be shocked, Ms. Lane. It’s nothing," he said lightly. A few moments later, he stopped in front of a large, modern gate. Pulling out a remote, he pressed a button, and the gate opened smoothly. He drove into the compound and parked the car."We’re here now," he said, turning off the engine before stepping out of the car.Sierra followed, stepping out hesitantly. Her eyes roamed the massive compound in awe. Wait…is this guy even richer than Daniel? The th
Sierra’s eyes widened at his words. Boyfriend? Her heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, she felt uneasy at the title. But as she glanced at Elijah and realized he said it to shield her, gratitude quickly replaced her discomfort.The woman crossed her arms. “Alright then, how are you planning to settle this?”The woman frowned, inspecting the damage carefully before naming a price. “It’ll be $5,200 for the repairs.” Sierra’s jaw dropped when she heard the woman mention $5,200. She stared at the relatively minor damage on both cars, her disbelief evident. “That’s way too much for something like this,” Sierra began, her tone indignant.Before she could continue, Elijah gently placed a hand on her arm. “Don’t worry,” he said calmly, cutting her off. Turning back to the woman, he added, “I’ll pay the amount you requested.”Without hesitation, Elijah pulled out his phone. His fingers moved swiftly, and within moments, he showed the woman the transfer confirmation. “It’s done,” he said
Meanwhile, as they were driving, Sierra couldn't help but glance at Elijah every now and then. His focused expression, his hands steady on the steering wheel, and the way he seemed completely absorbed in the road—everything about him felt so composed and assured.Elijah, however, was entirely focused on the road, his attention fixed ahead. He didn’t notice Sierra’s gaze, as his mind was on the drive, ensuring they got to his place safely.A few minutes later, noticing the silence in the car, Elijah turned to Sierra and broke the stillness with a casual question."So, when are you going live again?" he asked, his voice light and easy.Sierra blinked, momentarily caught off guard by the question. It took her a second to realize what he meant, then she chuckled softly. "Oh, you mean my TikTok live?" she replied, her tone more relaxed now. "Probably tomorrow or the day after. I haven't decided yet."Elijah nodded, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You seem pretty popular there.
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